02456cam a22003493u 4500 61477 UtSlPG 20260610134422.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24017122 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Parker, Arthur C. (Arthur Caswell), 1881-1955 Seneca myths and folk tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Buffalo historical society. Publications; v. 27 Release date is 2020-02-22 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Senecca Myths and Folk Tales" by Arthur C. Parker is a collection of indigenous folklore and legends written in the early 20th century. The book aims to record and present the oral narratives of the Seneca people, shedding light on their beliefs, customs, and storytelling traditions. It captures the essence of ancient tales, exploring themes of transformation, magic, and the natural world in ways that reveal the cultural psyche of the Seneca tribe. The opening of the collection sets the stage for an exploration of Seneca folklore through the author's personal experiences and dedication to preserving these stories. Parker recounts his journey back to the Cattaraugus reservation, where he gathered stories and legends from local informants. He describes the atmosphere of storytelling, marked by the respectful silence of children as elders unveil tales of life's mysteries, transformations in nature, and the mythic origins of various creatures and phenomena. Through this introduction, Parker emphasizes the significance of these tales, not as mere entertainment, but as an important part of the Seneca identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Seneca Indians -- Folklore Indians of North America -- New York (State) -- Folklore Buffalo historical society. Publications; v. 27 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61477 102302 102302